Apple's fall 2026 rollout draws nearer as leaks confirm the iPhone 18 Pro will house a 5,235 mAh battery in the physical‑SIM model and a larger 5,425 mAh pack for the eSIM variant. The iPhone 18 Pro Max inherits the same cell, marking the biggest battery ever in a Pro Max. A drop‑test video shows the 18 Pro retaining the iPhone 17 Pro silhouette, with a likely September 8 launch.

In China, Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi K90 Ultra, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SOC and an active‑cooling fan. It sports a 6.83‑inch 165 Hz AMOLED, 50 MP 1/1.55″ main sensor, 8 MP ultrawide, and an 8,550 mAh battery supporting 100 W wired and 22.5 W reverse charging. Pricing starts at CNY 2,999 (≈$441) for 12 GB RAM/256 GB storage, with a global Poco rebrand expected.

Dummy units of the forthcoming iPhone Ultra surfaced, hinting at Apple’s entry into foldables alongside the 18 Pro line, which will use Qualcomm modems in the U.S. and Apple’s C2 chip elsewhere. Samsung’s Galaxy A27 arrived for hands‑on testing, while OnePlus launched the N6 in India with a Dimensity 6360 Max SOC, 8,000 mAh cell and a ₹22,999 price tag. The specs race underscores intensifying competition in premium and mid‑range segments.